Portabella Swiss Burger

Swiss cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier but can be pricier.

burger buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain buns

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain buns offer more nutrients.

portabella mushrooms

🥗Healthier: shiitake mushrooms

💰Cheaper: button mushrooms

Shiitake mushrooms are healthier, while button mushrooms are more affordable.

Remove stems from portabella mushrooms and clean them.

Brush mushrooms with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Preheat grill to medium high and grill mushrooms until seared on both sides.

Cut grilled mushrooms into quarter-inch slices and set aside.

Form 2 pounds of Certified Angus Beef ground chuck into one-third pound patties, avoiding cracks.

Season patties with sea salt and fresh cracked pepper.

Grill patties on medium high heat, closing the lid to create an oven-like environment.

Flip patties after a few minutes to sear the other side.

Toast burger buns on the grill until crispy.

Top cooked patties with baby Swiss cheese and close the grill to melt the cheese.

Prepare buns with a mix of mayonnaise and hot sauce on the bottom half.

Layer grilled mushrooms on the bottom bun before adding the burger patty.

Assemble the burger and serve.

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